Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Exits Saturday's game
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins took a puck to the side of the head in Saturday's game versus the Canucks, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports. Per the Sportsnet broadcast, the forward will not finish the game.
Nugent-Hopkins got hurt early in the second period, and while he tried to return, he was ultimately held out. He'll be considered day-to-day pending further evaluation ahead of Monday's game versus the Rangers.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Garners two power-play assists
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins notched two power-play assists and four PIM in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Ducks.
This was Nugent-Hopkins' fourth multi-point effort over the last five games. The playmaking forward has hit the ground running after recovering from a lower-body injury that sidelined him early in the campaign. He has four goals, seven assists, seven power-play points, 16 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through eight appearances.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Posts two points on milestone night
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal, dished an assist and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Devils.
This was Nugent-Hopkins' 1,038th regular-season game for the Oilers, setting the franchise record for games played. The 33-year-old has been with the team since he was drafted first overall in 2011. He's off to a strong start after recovering from a lower-body injury, earning four goals, five assists, 15 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through seven appearances on the year. Five of his nine points have come on the power play.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Deposits two goals in win
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins tallied two goals, including one on the power-play, placed two shots on net and served two PIM in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Islanders.
Nugent-Hopkins' Halloween afternoon was much more of a treat than a trick, as he recorded his first multi-goal game of the 2026-27 campaign. Both of his tallies came in the second period, with the latter of his pair of goals being on the power play. Overall, the 33-year-old center is up to three goals, seven points and 14 shots on net across five outings this season. After a few lackluster seasons since his 104-point outburst during the 2022-23 campaign, Nugent-Hopkins is on pace to get back to his previous high-level form. Since returning from his lower-body injury, he's recorded three multi-point games. Nugent-Hopkins is an excellent waiver-wire add in all point-based fantasy formats given his hot start and placement on the Oilers' top power-play unit.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Collects two assists in victory
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins recorded two assists, including one on the power play, and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Flames.
Nugent-Hopkins set up Mattias Ekholm's second-period goal before earning a secondary assist on Kasperi Kapanen's power-play tally early in the third. The veteran forward continues to benefit from his involvement alongside Connor McDavid, particularly with the man advantage. His versatility and established role in Edmonton's high-octane offense give him a reliable fantasy floor. He's played just four games this season but already has five points (one goal, four helpers) and 12 shots on goal.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: One of each in season debut
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
Nugent-Hopkins was sidelined for nine games by a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old returned to center the second line, but it was his inclusion on the first power-play unit that helped him in his debut -- that's where he earned both of his points. With the Oilers' top line humming, expect Nugent-Hopkins to be dependent on the power play as his main source of offense. The 33-year-old had 56 points, including 29 with the man advantage, during the 2025-26 regular season.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Playing Thursday
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) will be in the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Nugent-Hopkins will suit up for the first time this season after having previously been on the shelf for the Oilers' nine contests to open the year. In 72 regular-season contests last year, the British Columbia native produced 20 goals and 36 assists, including 29 power-play points. He should have enough time to meet those numbers this year despite his absence.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Set to miss next two games
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) might be available for Thursday's game against Carolina, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.
Nugent-Hopkins is expected to miss Edmonton's next two games before he has a chance to return. He hasn't played yet this campaign, but he finished 2025-26 with 20 goals and 56 points in 72 regular-season appearances. There's a fair chance Nugent-Hopkins will serve as the third-line center once healthy, but he also might shift to the wing to play on one of the top-two lines.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Remains unavailable Thursday
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) will be sidelined against Utah on Thursday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.
Nugent-Hopkins has been skating with his teammates but will not be ready to get into the lineup Thursday. In 72 regular-season games last year, the 33-year-old center produced 20 goals and 36 assists, including 29 power-play points. Once given the all-clear, Nugent-Hopkins figures to slot into a top-six role while also seeing power-play minutes.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Placed on injured reserve
Rotowire
The Oilers placed Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) on injured reserve Thursday.
Nugent-Hopkins missed Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Canucks and is expected to be sidelined for about two weeks to begin the regular season. As a result, it isn't very surprising to see him officially placed on injured reserve. The 33-year-old made 72 regular-season appearances last year, recording 20 goals, 36 assists, 31 blocked shots, 25 hits and 21 PIM while averaging 19:04 of ice time.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Set to miss opener
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) will miss the Oilers' Opening Night matchup Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks, per Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels.
Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reported that Nugent-Hopkins is specifically dealing with a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old forward had a solid season in 2025-26, where he posted 20 goals, 56 points and 133 shots on net across 72 regular-season outings. In his absence, Colton Dach and Owen Michaels are expected to see heightened roles up the center of the ice. Nugent-Hopkins should be left on the waiver wire in fantasy until more details about his injury are shared.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Picks up two helpers
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins notched two assists, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks in Game 5.
Nugent-Hopkins came away with his first multi-point effort since March 10 in Colorado. The 33-year-old has two goals, three helpers, five shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over five playoff outings. Whether as a center or a wing, Nugent-Hopkins will continue to see significant minutes in all situations for the Oilers.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Finds twine on power play
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks in Game 4.
Nugent-Hopkins has gotten on the scoresheet in the last three games, earning two goals and an assist. That's all of his offense this postseason, and he's added four shots on net, four blocked shots, three hits and a minus-1 rating over four contests in this first-round series. The Oilers have tried a few different line combinations -- Nugent-Hopkins started this game on the third line after previously playing on the top line -- but they haven't been able to keep pace with the Ducks most of the time.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Deposits goal in Game 3 loss
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Ducks in Game 3.
Nugent-Hopkins put the Oilers ahead with a tally at 5:39 of the second period, though the lead lasted just under seven minutes. The 33-year-old was on the top line Friday after spending some time away from Connor McDavid at even strength to begin this series. Nugent-Hopkins has two points, three shots, three hits and two blocked shots over the first three games of the postseason. In his playoff career prior to this year, he earned 81 points across 96 outings over seven different postseason runs.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Pots goal in regular-season finale
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal on four shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Canucks.
Nugent-Hopkins joined the party in the second period, scoring his 20th goal of the season at the 16:46 mark of that frame. The 33-year-old veteran has been skating on the second line, but it wouldn't be surprising if he sees a role change once Leon Draisaitl (lower body) returns to action during the playoffs. Nugent-Hopkins ended the regular season with 20 goals and 56 points across 72 contests, racking up 133 shots on goal, 25 hits and 31 blocked shots as well.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Scores in overtime loss
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Mammoth.
Nugent-Hopkins had been limited to two assists over his previous eight outings. The 32-year-old Nugent-Hopkins is up to 19 goals, 54 points, 125 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 68 appearances this season. The 32-year-old has been pressed back into center duties in the absence of Leon Draisaitl (lower body), and that's likely where he'll stay to close out the regular season.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Finds twine on power play
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal and placed three shots on net in Tuesday's 5-3 win over San Jose.
Within minutes of San Jose's opening goal, Nugent-Hopkins responded with an equalizer, which he scored on a power play. Overall, the 32-year-old winger is up to 18 goals, 51 points, 106 shots on net and 25 blocked shots across 59 games this season. Since the Olympic break, he's been solid offensively with five goals and six points over 10 games. With Leon Draisaitl (lower body) set to miss the remainder of the regular season, Nugent-Hopkins will likely be relied upon for offensive production both at even strength and on the power play. He holds solid fantasy value with a high ceiling for the remainder of the regular season.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Back in action
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins (personal) is suiting up for Sunday's home matchup against Nashville, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Nugent-Hopkins will skate on the third line with Jason Dickinson and Jack Roslovic on Sunday after missing Friday's game in St. Louis. The 32-year-old Nugent-Hopkins has put up 17 goals, 50 points, 102 shots and a minus-8 rating through 57 appearances in 2025-26.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Game-time decision Sunday
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins (personal) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Predators, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Nugent-Hopkins missed Friday's game against the Blues, and his status for Sunday is up in the air after he didn't participate in line rushes during the morning skate. The 32-year-old has enjoyed another solid season, registering 50 points (17 goals, 33 assists) in 57 games. Matt Savoie has seen a big bump in usage during Nugent-Hopkins' absence, playing on the top line with Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman.
... See More... See Less
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Not playing Friday
Rotowire
Nugent-Hopkins (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Blues, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Nugent-Hopkins is away from the team for the time being. Max Jones will enter the lineup, but Matt Savoie is poised for the biggest bump in usage. Nugent-Hopkins' next chance to play is Sunday at home versus the Predators.
